Multidimensional Research Insights

Dr. Patrick TSANG received his B.Eng., M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Prior to joining The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he was on the Faculty of Engineering of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2019-2023) and College of Business of City University of Hong Kong (2018-2019). Patrick’s research interests cover operations management with applications from a broad range of fields such as logistics, supply chain management, transportation, emerging business, applied operations research and data analytics. Patrick has been teaching a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the areas of undergraduate engineering mathematics, postgraduate transportation logistics and operations management. He is passionate in teaching and interaction with students. He was the recipient of teaching awards multiple times. He also has industry experiences from the sectors of banking, engineering, healthcare and procurement. Also, he is a certified Carbon Auditor.

Dr. Irhanida Abdul Kadir is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of tourism and hospitality, currently serving at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College. With extensive experience in tourism development and planning, as well as sustainable tourism, she has made significant contributions to the academic and practical advancements in the industry. Dr. Irhanida has collaborated with various governmental and non-governmental organisations, including THINKCITY, Penang Green Council, Penang State Government, and YB Gooi Hsiao Leong, ADUN Bukit Tengah, to drive research and implementation projects that enhance tourism sustainability and community development. Her expertise extends to sustainable tourism, rural tourism development, smart tourism, and green hotel practices, aligning with Malaysia’s broader tourism strategies. She has led multiple research projects, including “Assessing Tourism Potential for Rural Tourism Development: Promoting SDGs and Economic Opportunities to the B40 Community,†which integrates mixed-method research approaches to analyse economic and sustainability impacts. Additionally, she is actively involved in the adoption of micromobility in UNESCO heritage sites, public health preparedness in tourism, and AI for natural disaster detection in Southeast Asia’s tourism industry. Dr. Irhanida’s scholarly contributions include journal articles, conference presentations, and consultancy reports, particularly focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), financial wellness in urban tourism, and sustainable event management. She also plays a pivotal role in curriculum development, ensuring that tourism and hospitality students receive industry-relevant knowledge, including emerging areas such as artificial intelligence in tourism education. Beyond academia, Dr. Irhanida is an active external examiner and MQA panel member, providing insights into program accreditation and curriculum enhancement. She is also involved in community-driven initiatives, such as rebranding Seberang Perai’s tourism products and organizing tourism events that celebrate cultural heritage in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. With a strong commitment to research, education, and industry collaboration, Dr. Irhanida continues to shape the future of sustainable and smart tourism in Malaysia and beyond.

Dr. Dadashpoor received his B.S. degree in geography and urban planning from University of Tabriz, Iran in 1994. He pursued his studies for a Master's in urban and regional planning at Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran, Iran in 2000. Afterwards, he started his PhD in urban and regional planning at University of South Australia and he finished it in 2007. He is a professor in the Urban and Regional Planning department at Tarbiat Modares University. He has published many national and international articles, book chapters and books. His research interests include urban and regional planning, urban and regional studies, spatial planning, land use planning, and planning theory.

Dr. Alang Ernest Wung is a disciplined, focused, and Senior Research Fellow at eBASE Africa, Cameroon. He acts as assistant to the Team Lead, and data analyst, and is actively involved in all programs and projects carried out by eBASE in education, health, gender, and equity. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Microeconomics and a PhD in Economics obtained from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. Alang has experience in the development of survey tools, data collection, data mapping, analyses, monitoring and evaluation of projects (M&E), and scientific writing in economics, tourism, behavioral studies, education, and health. His most recent experience in this area required him to travel to Kenya and Malawi for project monitoring and evaluation in the educational sector funded by the Gates Foundation. Alang has contributed equally to contextualizing global north evidence to global south on the eBASE learning website (here). He is part of the Wellcome Trust consortium whose mission is to build the next generation of evidence synthesis tools driven by artificial intelligence to deliver rigorous living evidence in climate and health that matters to policymakers and other evidence users called the Digital Evidence Synthesis Tool Innovation Yielding Improvements in Climate & Health (DESTINY). As a young enthusiastic scholar, Alang is quick to learn and willing to transmit knowledge to others. As assistant to the team lead, Alang has presented works in several outstanding meetings and conferences; he has been recently invited to speak at an international conference in Chicago (CIES). He remains a good coordinator and leader who encourages team spirit.

Prof. Shruti S. Potdukhe is a highly accomplished dental professional affiliated with MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, where she holds the qualifications of BDS and MDS. With a passion for advancing dental care, she specializes in a wide range of fields, including Dental Implants, Regeneration, Esthetic Dentistry, and Maxillofacial Prosthesis. Her expertise lies in restoring oral health and functionality while enhancing aesthetic outcomes for patients. Prof. Potdukhe is particularly recognized for her work in maxillofacial prosthesis, which involves the rehabilitation of patients with facial defects due to trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. Her dedication to innovation and patient care has made her a respected figure in the field of dentistry. As an educator and practitioner, Prof. Potdukhe is committed to mentoring the next generation of dental professionals and contributing to research that pushes the boundaries of dental science. Her work reflects a blend of technical skill, artistic sensibility, and a deep commitment to improving patients' quality of life.

Dr. Tom Berendt holds a BA from The University of Edinburgh in Scandinavian Studies and a PhD from Temple University in Religion. His research explores the intersection between animal and human spiritual encounters, in particular, the totemic quality of bovine and ursine veneration. Alongside writing and publishing theoretical research papers, he is also actively involved in interdimensional ethnographic work, collaborating with shamanic and indigenous science practitioners. This work seeks to challenge the empirical/colonial bias over personal/indigenous gnosis. He works as a lecturer at Arcadia University in Religious Studies.

Prof. Dr. Anita Boros is a professor at the National University of Public Service, the Hungarian University of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences. She graduated in 2001 from the College of Public Administration, and in 2005 as a lawyer at the Eötvös Loránd University, and in 2010 at the Andrássy Gyula German Language University, the comparative state and jurisprudence LL.M program. She obtained a doctorate (PhD) degree in 2009 and a habilitated doctorate in 2016. During her career, she has held senior positions in several state administrative and judicial bodies. She has also performed the duties of head of department and head of the institute in recent years. She is the editor and member of the editorial board of several Hungarian scientific journals. (E.g.: Kodifikáció és Közigazgatás, Közigazgatási Eljárási Jogi Közlemények, Közbeszerzési Értesítő Plusz) In addition, she is a member of several bodies, such as a member of the Hungarian Lawyers' Association, a member of the public body of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and a member of the Circular Economy Interdepartmental Standing Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. She is a member of the RENEUAL European Research Network, the president of the Public Administration Procedural Law Association, and the leader of the Greenology Green Innovation and Sustainability Knowledge Center. Dr. Boros has been the leader of several types of research in the past period, mainly in the areas of public administrative authority procedures, green economy, circular economy and sustainability. So far, she has helped the work of nearly twenty doctoral students. Seven of them have already obtained a scientific degree at the Hungarian universities. Her research areas include the green economy, the relationship between sustainability and economic law, the emergence of green innovations in individual sectors, certain aspects of the circular economy, and the economic aspects of public administrative law.

Dr. Lilia Psalta is currently a course Leader at the MSc in Forensic Psychology and a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (Since 2015). She is also pursuing her 2nd PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cyprus in the research are of Grief, Attachment and Life Transition. She studied Psychology in the USA, following her postgraduate studies in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of York, UK. She is a Research Fellow at the University of Cyprus (Since 2013) and the University of Central Lancashire in the UK. She is an active member of the Cognitive Research Group of UCLan, Preston and of the Cognitive and Developmental Lab of UCLan, Cyprus. She is research active within the area of neuroscience and psychology and participates in the design, development and analysis of experimental protocol for the study of neural and behavioral assemblies that underline emotional judgments and perception. She has long-term participation in research projects funded by national and international bodies, including the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) and the European Union. She has been the principal researcher and coordinator for the development of occupational health and safety policy and psychosocial risk management in Cypriot firefighters. She worked with Police Officials in Cyprus and the FBI to endorse knowledge on issues of Corruption in the law enforcement officers. Other areas of research interests are: Mental Health, Ghosting, Grief, Life Transition, and Internet offending (i.e., revenge porn. Cyber-harassment, stalking). Her recent research has examined: Internet offending; new approaches to the treatment of offenders, and the neurobiological basis of offending. With her research she is using cognitive neuropsychology and psychobiological approach, while interested in investigating psychological interventions to promote mental health and wellbeing. Her research was published in distinguished scientific journals like, Psychological Science, Perception, and Journal of Vision and she has presented her findings in various international conferences (EWIC, EPS, VSS). She is a member of various international research networks and professional bodies like the American Psychological Association (APA], the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA], the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT)and the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Dr. Professor Olena Kotykova currently works in the Department of Accounting and Economic Analysis, Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (Ukraine). Olena Kotykova, Dr. Professor, is currently a visiting professor at the University of Bamberg (Germany). She received a Master's degree in economist-manager, a PhD in economic sciences and a Doctor of economic sciences at Mykolaiv National Agrarian University (Ukraine). The results of her scientific research are presented in more than 150 scientific publications (19 articles in publications indexed by Scopus and/or Web of Science databases), 22 author's certificates and 10 monographs. As a leader or member of a scientific or organizational committee, she participated in the organization of more than 20 scientific conferences. As an academic coordinator, she carried out 2 research projects sponsored by the European Commission. She is also President of the Regional Center of European Educational Scientific Enterprises, an Expert of the NAQA and Expert of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, an Expert of the Scientific Committee of the European DIGITAL SME Alliance, a member of the Association to Excellent Women Academics 'AcademiaNet'. She has been actively engaged in teaching activities for over 25 years. Her attention is focused on sustainable development (SDG 2, 12): agricultural land use, food safety, sustainable food chains, food losses and waste, and circular economy.